Education Initiatives

In many ways every child is born a scientist—exploring their world, leading small experiments, asking questions, searching for answers. That innate curiosity and drive to inquiry is what Rachel Carson, the groundbreaking conservationist and author, called a sense of wonder. “A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.” 

The SAS Scholarship Fund assists a few applicants with tuition, conference fees, or other related expenses that are incurred in the pursuit of conservation-related educational activities. These funds can be used by a person of any age to aid with tuition for Audubon camps, local nature camps, naturalist programs, conferences, or other conservation-related endeavors.

Eco Camps during Summer, Spring and Winter breaks are available for children ages 7 to 12 through the Seminole County Natural Lands Program. For details and dates, visit: Seminole County Natural Lands Eco Camps.

Camps fill quickly so please apply as early as possible. To start, call or email the Ed Yarborough Nature Center to check availability and inquire about the scholarship:

nswanson@seminolecountyfl.gov

407-665-2211

Once tentatively registered, complete the Grant Application using the link below and send to the email provided in the application. If approved, SAS will issue the check to the camp and your reservation will be locked in.

For a Grant Application, click here!

Central Florida Zoo offers programs for ages 6 to 12 and information is available at Central Florida Zoo Summer Camp.

For more information, submit a message below with “Grants” in the subject line.

Looking for a speaker for your group? Seminole Audubon Society has members who can provide a presentation on various topics. Our most popular program, “Backyard Bird Identification,” can be customized for any age group.

For more information, or to request a speaker for your group, please send us a message below with “Speaking” in the subject line.